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Ethiopian Government Forces Recapture Airport in Tigray's Capital

Original: 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopian Government Forces Advance in Tigray Military and pro-government forces have recaptured the airport

Ethiopian military and pro-government forces have recaptured the airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, as rebel forces retreat. The advance marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with fighting also continuing to rage in the neighbouring Amhara and Afar regions. The development suggests shifting momentum in a war that has already caused a severe humanitarian crisis.

Why now: A major battlefield development in the Tigray conflict signals a potential turning point and raises concerns about renewed escalation.

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• 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopian Government Forces Advance in Tigray Military and pro-government forces have recaptured the airport in Tigray's capital as rebels retreat. Fighting continues to rage in the Amhara and Afar regions, marking a significant escalation in the conflict within… · GeoWire · 2

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